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cholesterol
 
Definition:
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  A soft, waxy substance found among the fats in the bloodstream and in all the body's cells. Cholesterol can undergo various pathways that result in the synthesis of various steroids. It is also an important determinant of membrane fluidity, and an improper amount in the body can lead to membrane instability, which leads to cell death.  
     


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